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Tropical Cyclone Narelle Disrupts 30M Tonnes of LNG Supply

3/29/2026

Summary

Story summary

Tropical Cyclone Narelle disrupted production at Australia’s liquefied natural gas facilities, including Chevron's Gorgon and Wheatstone plants and Woodside's Karratha gas plant.
The cyclone disrupted over 30 million tonnes of annual LNG supply.
Chevron reports outages at Gorgon and Wheatstone, with production resuming after safety assessments.
Woodside plans to restart the North West Shelf project once workers can return.
Disruption heightens concerns about gas market tightness in Asia and Europe.

History

Historical Context

In December 1974, Tropical Cyclone Tracy struck Darwin, Australia, causing catastrophic damage and displacing over 40,000 residents. The cyclone destroyed approximately 80% of the city's buildings and resulted in 66 fatalities. This disaster prompted significant changes in building codes and emergency response strategies, highlighting Australia's vulnerability to natural disasters, a concern echoed by recent disruptions from Cyclone Narelle affecting LNG supply chains.

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Story summary

Tropical Cyclone Narelle disrupted production at Australia’s liquefied natural gas facilities, including Chevron's Gorgon and Wheatstone plants and Woodside's Karratha gas plant.
The cyclone disrupted over 30 million tonnes of annual LNG supply.
Chevron reports outages at Gorgon and Wheatstone, with production resuming after safety assessments.
Woodside plans to restart the North West Shelf project once workers can return.
Disruption heightens concerns about gas market tightness in Asia and Europe.

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